History / RestorationGot a question about Third Gen (1982-1992) Camaro or Firebird history? Where can I find these original parts? What is this option or RPO code? Those questions, answers, and more!
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The siren or P.A. is probably behind those holes. But somethings not right. The add says Z28 suspension. Z28 isn't listed in the RPO codes, and it has RS badging. Another point, the add said that they painted it solid black when they purchased it but all of the pictures show the white/black combination. You can't drive a passenger vehicle on the road with that color combination, per the vehicle code (California) only law enforcement may have black and white. Take a look at ANY CHP vehicle with 92,000 miles, they're trashed... But it is very cool.
I would bet that you could get an exception if you wanted to make it into a DARE car or a car for car shows.
Also the RS with the B4C package woud have the FE2 suspension which is the same suspension as a Z28. Basically the RS B4C is a Z28 1LE without the High Spoiler and the special hood, and AC and some other opitons which were not typically found on 1LE Z28's
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I would bet that you could get an exception if you wanted to make it into a DARE car or a car for car shows.
Except only cops do DARE...I don't think the schools let private persons teach DARE classes. It probably could be a show car. I don't think the state would have much say so if you trailered the car and didn't drive it. I've seen retired CHP who have restored different years of Dodge polaris, St. Regis, Etc.
The B4C cars are Z28s in RS clothes. The reason for no Z28 RPO is because the car is an RS. The B4C is also the only way to get a 350 in an RS. When adding the 350, the suspension, cooling brakes and everything was upgraded to the top end.
You can drive that car on the streets as long as the lights are covered and the door placards are covered. The holes in the lower gfx are for the speaker/PA. Also, when the CHP sold the car, they are obligated to paint the car so that the paint combination doesn't reflect an active CHP car. The new owner can repaint it back to original spec as long as the car is used as a show car and not a daily driver.
its interesting that this car came equiped with A/C, power windows, power locks, etc and yet its a B4C/1LE. Certainlly be a great car to add to a private collection and use for shows.
I know that different areas have different rules & regulations. I know the Mayor of Flint was driving around in his personal Buick and he had "POLICE" on the doors. There was a stink about it and it came down that he could legally put anything on his car as long as he did not attempt to pull people over and pretend to be a Police Officer. Personally the car looks so good that I would really try and get a waiver for car shows & cruises do display the car.
Here in Cali you cant... well you're not supposed to legally be able to drive a car around in that paint scheme with decals as well. I've seen some people cover the decals and drive the car to a show, but thats about it. I'm sure its fun when a real B+W sees you.
The reason I say not supposed to is that there are plenty of those geek squad B+W VW bugs running around here, black car white doors. IIRC its right in the Cali Vehicle Code that you cant paint your car that way and drive it.
B4C/1LE cars are probably all loaded, gotta keep comfortable on the job.
To clear up some things that have been posted I thought I'd post a reply here. To legally drive this car on the road in California you would need to use the black emergency light covers provided with the car, use the real license plates, and cover the entire portion of the door below the window line with something other than white. The roof line can remain white. Rear decals on trunk lid would also have to be covered. The geek squad cars no longer have white doors, they had to repaint all their vehicles as they were determined to be in violation of the vehicle code (even though they use cars that are never used for law enforcement). It would not be that practical to use this car often, although you could if you wanted to. Most CHP officers would be happy to see you driving this, unless you were doing something dumb. Don't get caught doing anything close to impersonating an officer, it's a felony. Car looks like a nice car, basically almost new engine, transmission, and brakes. These cars were never pool cars, usually one Officer assigned to it so they get taken care of better than most.
One other interesting thing. It's not too hard to restore old CHP units for one big reason. Look inside a CHP car next time you get a chance. You'll see it is the exact same radio and overhead lightbar as this car! Not much advancement over 15 years, state agencies are slow to get new equipment.
I remember back in the day I talked to an officer who was driving a Mustang Cruiser and I asked him if he liked it and he plainly said he wished he had his camaro back.
When they sell these cars off after useage, they usually strip all of the emergencey lights off and remove all the internal equipment (ie. radio, plexi glass partition, light bar controls) don't they? I mean if you are going to sell one you would do whatever to keep some knuckle hea
I bought my 2 cars from a cops here, they still has the siren & PA system in it. The cops here use their own cars as police cars, they have to be verified by the state & they need to pay for 1/2 of the cost. But they have alot of mileage. My other car is a 96' Impala
One other interesting thing. It's not too hard to restore old CHP units for one big reason. Look inside a CHP car next time you get a chance. You'll see it is the exact same radio and overhead lightbar as this car! Not much advancement over 15 years, state agencies are slow to get new equipment.
Not necessarily true!
The fact that the CHP still use a lot of the old equipment makes it hard to restore a CHP car to totally correct appearance. The CHP still uses the GE Ranger low band radio that is CHP specific and not used by any other agency. This is 20+ year old technology that is STILL used in 2009. Everything is unique on these radios including the microphone. These radios and other early CHP radio's are almost impossible to find. The shotgun racks are also difficult for Camaro's since there were different racks for different types of cars. The rear deck lights and spot lights are still available if you look. The lightbars used on the CHP Camaro's are also getting hard to find.
I have 2 CHP Mustangs so ask me how I know how hard some of the CHP parts are to find!
I know this is an old thread. I was reading the B4C posts since I just purchased a Nevada Highway Patrol 1991 B4C Camaro so I was just looking at the posts for the B4C Camaros.
